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by vern
Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Emergency
Replies: 3
Views: 1551

Re: Emergency

Here's the book you need Spells...

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by vern
Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:26 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Generation Kill - DVD box set
Replies: 5
Views: 2982

Re: Generation Kill - DVD box set

I loved the book, but I figured this would just be a bunch of left wing Hollywood crap.

If it's not I'll netflix as well.
by vern
Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Beowulf - The New Movie Thing.
Replies: 5
Views: 2754

Re: Beowulf - The New Movie Thing.

There is no way I will ever watch this film. But to scratch the itch I rented "Beowulf and Grendel" from netflix a while back. It was a really entertaining little flick. Worth a rental just for the Icelandic scenery. http://mynameiskate.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/beowulfgrendel_1.jpg
by vern
Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:22 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Mario Cart for Nintendo Wii
Replies: 2
Views: 1762

Re: Mario Cart for Nintendo Wii

I was thinking that Wii Tennis + a weighted vest would equal a nice workout.
by vern
Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:24 pm
Forum: Free Speech Forum
Topic: The couch thread
Replies: 35142
Views: 12019950

Re: The couch thread

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by vern
Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:24 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Soundtracks From Movies
Replies: 23
Views: 6636

Re: Soundtracks From Movies

I just remembered "The Hired Hand", a really good little western from the early 70's directed by Peter Fonda. I think he produced it too with his Easy Rider money. I netflixed it because Warren Oates was in it. Anyway, the soundtrack by Bruce Langhorne was incredible. He played all of the ...
by vern
Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:36 am
Forum: Free Speech Forum
Topic: The couch thread
Replies: 35142
Views: 12019950

Re: The couch thread

I know he lurks since he threatened me about posting his picture on my blog and here.
Rant, please elaborate. [-o<
by vern
Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:22 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Belts
Replies: 16
Views: 4632

Re: Belts

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by vern
Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:39 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Greatest movie car chases
Replies: 10
Views: 3029

Re: Greatest movie car chases

The opening chase from Mad Max was incredible.

I also liked the one in The Seven Ups with Roy Schieder. (Same team that did Bullet.)

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by vern
Sun Feb 15, 2009 9:12 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Soundtracks From Movies
Replies: 23
Views: 6636

Re: Soundtracks From Movies

Powaqqatsi was great as well Jack! Deathturd, I love the Germs and Fear. (Met Lee Ving in DC about 15 years ago.) Everyone knows Ennio Morricone's The Good the Bad and the Ugly theme, but IMO his best work was in the music for Duck You Sucker aka Fistful of Dynamite. I can't get enough of this quirk...
by vern
Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:21 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: The Bucket List
Replies: 3
Views: 2021

Re: The Bucket List

If that movie had any more sap in it you could put it on your waffles.
by vern
Sat Feb 14, 2009 9:20 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Blade Runner Soundtrack Esper edition
Replies: 4
Views: 2694

Re: Blade Runner Soundtrack Esper edition

Thanks Dave, that's good info.

They have been screwing up the BR soundtrack for almost 30 years. I got suckered into buying the "Orchestral Adaptatons" rip off back in the day. :Hangman:
by vern
Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Graphic novel suggestions
Replies: 50
Views: 18778

Re: Graphic novel suggestions

Shit, I almost forgot about Enki Bilal! I've been reading his stuff since it appeared in Heavy Metal back in the 70's. I love the grim Eastern European look of his artwork and the surreal images. http://images.blog-24.com/260000/264000/264350.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/fe/T...
by vern
Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:33 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Graphic novel suggestions
Replies: 50
Views: 18778

Re: Graphic novel suggestions

I agree with Spells...The Dark Knight Returns is Miller's best work. http://image.comicvine.com/uploads/item/2000/1699/172331-batman_400.gif Also, when I was in Beijing a few years back I picked up a copy of Sun Tzu's Art of War in graphic novel form. (and English to boot) That's a really neat littl...
by vern
Tue Jan 20, 2009 3:40 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Cold War book recs, please
Replies: 17
Views: 6141

Re: Cold War book recs, please

Check out Stanislav Levchenko's book "On the Wrong Side". It's mostly about his time in Japan but I haven't read a better book about the KGB. Plus you can get it for a penny on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Wrong-Side-My-Life-KGB/dp/008034478X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1232422...
by vern
Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:26 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Sleep Phones
Replies: 6
Views: 2743

Re: Sleep Phones

I use this sucker every night, a must for shift workers.

Brookstone Tranquil Moments

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My only complaint is that it doesn't have 'rain on a tin roof'. (It does have rain and thunderstorm though.)
by vern
Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Tropic Thunder
Replies: 11
Views: 4162

Re: Tropic Thunder

I love Ben Stiller, but I thought this movie was a mess. There were a few good laughs though (panda), and Downey was great. If you blinked in the 1990's you missed seeing 'The Ben Stiller Show'. Probably one of the funniest shows ever on TV. So of course, it was canceled it after only 12 episodes. W...
by vern
Tue Dec 16, 2008 9:13 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Bigger Stronger Faster*, a new dvd about steroids
Replies: 5
Views: 2571

Re: Bigger Stronger Faster*, a new dvd about steroids

Shaf just posted an update on the Training Forum.

The oldest brother in the movie was just found dead at 37.

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/arti ... 8/81215001

In the movie, the dad talked about how he was worried that they would find that son dead one day. What a tragedy.
by vern
Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:12 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Fucker Surrenderer Obama Learn How to Win Against Terrorists
Replies: 9
Views: 3255

Re: Fucker Surrenderer Obama Learn How to Win Against Terrorists

Wow, I remember a few years ago Conan had a special mystery guest on the show.

When it came time Conan said, "Ladys and gentlemen...it's Grady!"

The crowd went nuts and gave him a spontanious standing ovation.

Everyone loves Grady.
by vern
Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: Product, Book, Movie & Music Reviews
Topic: Bigger Stronger Faster*, a new dvd about steroids
Replies: 5
Views: 2571

Bigger Stronger Faster*, a new dvd about steroids

I just Netflixed this documentary about steroid use and thought it was a very good film. They cover both sides of the issue, and it has a lot of very frank discussion about the pros and cons of steroid use. It features three brothers who are into power lifting. Two of them are surprisingly open abou...